Ditchford Treacle Mines
I am sure most of us are familiar with the expression ‘Ditchford Treacle Mines’. Well, this afternoon I came across the following in a book written by a priest who had worked in the […]
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In Memoriam: Private Frank George Drage
On Facebook we have posted a part of the story of Frank Drage as told by his son Michael. There is too much for a Facebook post, but this marvellous narrative deserves a full […]
Read moreFor Sale by Auction 1841
TO SELL BY AUCTION on Wednesday the 9th of June, at the Bull Inn, IRTHLINGBOROUGH, at six o’clock in the evening. The following very VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY…
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Northampton Mercury 10th August 1844
Freehold WATER CORN MILL, called DITCHFORD MILL…in IRCHESTER… by the River Nen
The Funeral Wake of Abbot Adam of Peterborough Abbey
Adam of Boothby was Abbot of Peterborough from 1321 until his death on 25th November 1338.Irthlingborough was owned by Peterborough Abbey from 1066 until the Dissolution, so Adam was our Abbot at that time. […]
Read moreLibraries in Irthlingborough
1882 – 2022
In October our library will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We look at the history of lending libraries in Irthlingborough since 1
Read moreOn This Day… (February 28th)
On this day in 1388 Irthlingborough College was established.
On this day in 1824 the Friends of the Abolition of Slavery…
On this day in 1949 young members of the Salvation Army travelled to Bedford…
On this day in 1952, Elizabeth II became queen…
Christmases Past
Chairman Roy York brought to the meeting a collection of press cuttings featuring Christmas in and around Irthlingborough.
Read moreThe Bells of St Peters
You may well have heard the bells of St. Peter’s many times but have you ever actually listened to them? What you hear is certainly not unique but is very unusual.
Read moreLen Parson / Ralph Horne
In the twenty or so years leading up to the outbreak of war in 1914, cycle racing was hugely popular and venues such as Fallowfield in Manchester, Crystal Palace in London and Home Park in Plymouth drew crowds equal to those attending professional football matches today. In the East Midlands likewise, large crowds were drawn to attend events comprising of both athletics and cycle racing, many promoted by established football, rugby, cricket and athletic clubs.
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